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Is there any benefit in studying philosophy?

I certainly hope so. Among my many callings is to teach classes in philosophy. A few semesters ago I taught Introduction to Ethics, leading my students in understanding the thought of Socrates, John Stuart Mill, Camus and more. Why would … Continue reading

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And It Came to Pass: His Constant Victory

I was not, as a kid, a particularly gifted athlete. I enjoyed sports, however, and so my hours were determined by the seasons: football, basketball, baseball. Early on I realized that my gifts were limited, while my desire to compete … Continue reading

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What are some key idols evangelicals tend to struggle with?

In the Old Testament what sin did God’s people struggle with the most? We tend to focus on various sins of the flesh in our concerns about ourselves. And to be sure, our fathers in the faith fought those battles. … Continue reading

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Semper Reformanda? Yes- Secundum Verbum Dei

Ought we to always be Reforming? Of course. The Reformation was chock full of shorthand slogans. The five solas of the Reformation came to light under the banner of Post Tenebras Lux, after darkness light. The five points of Calvinism, … Continue reading

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Washing Unclean Hands: Fallacious Folly To the Man

Civil law recognizes a legal theory that argues that a plaintiff cannot receive relief if he is guilty of acting unlawfully, dishonestly or in bad faith. That is, regarding the subject of the lawsuit. If, for instance, I’m suing for … Continue reading

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What’s It All About Alfie? Tell Us the Telos

Christian apologists have made a great deal of hay out of the “is to ought” problem the atheist has. Any naturalist view of reality, that suggests that all that exists is matter and energy erases any foundation for ethics. “Ought” … Continue reading

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The Philosophy of Philosophy: Love It or Hate It

Teaching philosophy is in my blood. I don’t just know how to do it, but I love doing it. Most of the classes I’ve taught over the years have consisted of people not planning to become professional philosophers. There aren’t … Continue reading

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What It Means to Be a Christian III; Selling Outrage & More

I conclude my conversation with the inimitable David Knight on his wonderful book, What It Means to Be a Christian. Plus, outrage as a dangerous drug, and social media as its pusher. Finally, finding all we could want or ask … Continue reading

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LDSQ2BA Latter Day Saints Questions to Be Answered

I have questions for my Latter Day Saint friends. While I believe the distinctive doctrines of Latter Day Saints are unbiblical and false, I likewise am grateful for my LDS friends over the years. I ask these questions less as … Continue reading

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The Pharisee Pharisees and the Way Back Home

Dear Exvangelicals, I’m probably the last person you’d want to hear from, an old school evangelical. I’m more conservative politically than the most ardent President Trump fanboy. Reformed, head of my home, still affirming that marriage is only between one … Continue reading

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